- Deposit/Payments FAQs
- Deposit/Payments FAQs
- How can a customer put a deposit on a bird?
- Does my deposit count towards my total amount due?
- How much deposit do we require?
- What forms of payments do we accept?
- When is the full amount due after the deposit?
- Do we offer any payment plan?
- Shipping FAQs
- Shipping FAQs
- How does shipping work?
- Is shipping safe for the birds?
- What is inside/on top of the shipping carrier?A weaned bird comes with extra food (Pellets/Seeds mix) inside a ziplock lock bag that will last you a few days.Un-weaned bird comes with a hand-feeding syringe, pellets/seeds that the baby is being weaned on and baby formula that will last you a few days.Manila folder with an Avian vet health certificate, disease testing lab report, bird care (Tips and Advice), favorites fruits/veggies list and hatch certificate is attached on top of every shipping carrier.
- Does the price of a bird on our website include shipping or DNA?
- How much is the shipping cost?
- Do we guarantee our shipping?
- Do birds come with a health guarantee?
- Bringing your new bird home.... (Settling in)
This is extremely important on the first 2 days.When you get home, put your bird in the cage and let him/her be. He/She needs time to adjust to his/her surroundings. No matter how cute he/she is, how much you want to show him/her off, or how much the kids want to have him/her perch on their fingers, let your bird be.
Give him/her a day of peace to adjust. Offer him/her water, fruits/veggies along with pellets/seed mix as soon you get home.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Local Texas Visitors FAQs
- Local Texas Visitors FAQs
- How can I set-up an appointment?
- What do I need to bring on the day of pickup?
- Can I come visit my bird that I left a deposit on?
- How long are the appointments?
- Where do I go to visit or pickup our bird?
- What paperwork is provided with my bird?
- Do we sell bird food, treats, bird play stands and cages?
- Do we allow visitors to tour our aviary?
- Bringing your new bird home.... (Settling in)
This is extremely important on the first 2 days. When you get home, put your bird in the cage and let him/her be. He/She needs time to adjust to his/her surroundings. No matter how cute he/she is, how much you want to show him/her off, or how much the kids want to have him/her perch on their fingers, let your bird be.
Give him/her a day of peace to adjust. Offer him/her water, fruits/veggies along with pellets/seed mix as soon you get home.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
Harness Training FAQs
- Do we sell bird harness?
Yes, we sell bird harness for $55 each
- Do we offer harness training on our birds?
Yes, we offer harness training on specific birds. Please call or email us if you would like for us to harness train your bird.
- How much is harness training?
Prices vary depending on each bird species and their size/age. Please contact us for details!
- Does harness training include a bird harness when I receive my bird?
No, a bird harness is not included in harness training. We sell bird harness for $55 each.
- What are some benefit of harness training?
Your parrot can go outdoors and enjoy a change of environment in safety. Your bird will provide excellent company on outings. Your bird will actively enjoy meeting new people and be more socialized. Your bird will get fresh sun light which is great for their feathers.
DNA/Sexing FAQs
Bird Boarding FAQs
Other FAQs
- Bathing Your Parrot - Simple and Safely!
- In warm weather, or when you can provide enough warmth after a bath, you can mist your parrot with a handheld spray bottle.
- Try misting above the bird so that the water simulates a rain shower.
- In the summer, you can completely soak your parrot to the skin a couple of times a week. This is very good for your bird.
- In very cool weather, keep bathing to a minimum unless you can offer heat after the bath. A bird lamp will do.
- Bathe only in the daytime hours — a bird that goes to bed wet can catch a chill and will be uncomfortable.
- Don’t blow-dry your parrot. Some blow-dryers contain nonstick coating on the heating coils, which can be deadly to your bird.
Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Potty Training Your Bird
With patience and consistency, you can teach your bird to relieve himself/herself on command, in a place of your choosing. Young birds seem to pick up the skill most quickly and reliably, but you can teach an older bird new tricks, too.
Start by observing your bird — the times of day he/she most likely to relieve himself/herself and the body language he/she uses just before, such as tail wagging or stepping back. Pick your desired command — “Go potty” or “Hurry up” will do, as will anything, just as long as you’re consistent.
When you see your bird getting ready to go or you know it’s the usual time he/she does (such as first thing in the morning), ask him/her onto your hand (or finger, if he/she is a small bird) and hold him/her over a wastebasket, newspaper, toilet, or other “poop zone”. Give your potty command and praise him/her when he/she obeys — even though the response is just a coincidence at first, of course. Praise and stroking are the rewards for correct behavior.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- When to Clip Your Parrot's Wing Feathers...
When you first get your parrot, you need to clip his/her wings for their safety and your good relationship. You’ll develop the closest relationship with your bird if he/she is easy for you to control and if they needs you. With clipped wings, your bird needs your help to get off the floor and up to safer heights. He/she also needs you to go from room to room. When he/she needs to go somewhere, you’re the one who can get him/her there. He/she just has to figure out how to ask. That fosters trust and communication, especially when both of you are successfully getting your points across.
We trim your parrot's nails and wings prior to him/her going to its forever home. Each one of our babies is allowed to fledge naturally and fly repeatedly prior to receiving their first wing trimming. If a customer prefers to not have their birds wings trimmed, they must let us know at the time of leaving a non-refundable deposit.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Items to Keep Your Parrot Away From...
Your parrot is a curious bird, but too much curiosity about the wrong things can be harmful to your feathered friends.
The following list contains foods, household items, and other creatures to keep away from your parrot and your parrot away from:

* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Plants Poisonous to Your Bird (Below):

* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Substances Harmful to Your Bird (Below):

* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- How to Teach a Child to Behave Around a New Parrot?
Incorporating a parrot into your family takes some adjustment from everyone, especially children. The tips in the following list can help your child — and anyone who isn’t familiar with birds — adjust to the newest, most feathered member of the family:
Use inside voices, but don’t whisper.
Talk to your new parrot. Get it used to the sound of your voice.
Don’t play with the bird too much in the first few days. Allow the bird to become acclimated.
Move slowly. Children tend to display sharp, quick movements which can scare parrots.
Be gentle. Never squeeze, hit, or throw the bird. Use slow, gentle movements.
Be compassionate and understanding. Teach your child that the bird is not a toy.
Teach your child not to be afraid of the bird. Fear will lead to an ignored and unhappy companion.
Don’t stick your fingers in the cage or tease the bird.
If the bird is afraid, it’s not personal. He’s just being a bird.
Offer the bird yummy treats to make friends with it.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.
- Signs of a Healthy Pet Bird...
Too often, bird-owners fail to notice early clues of illness because their pets are particularly skilled at hiding these signs. You need to know what’s normal for your bird so that you can spot changes that mean illness — and call your veterinarian.
A healthy bird:
Behaves normally, perching without problems, moving with coordination, using the full body without favoring one side or the other.
Bears weight evenly, all four toes present on each foot and in proper position.
Is alert and responsive.
Breathes easily, with no sign of laboring or tail-bobbing.
Has eyes, ears, and nostrils that are free of debris.
Has healthy plumage.
Consistently produces droppings that are normal in appearance.
Has well-muscled body.
* Moustaki, N. (2005). Parrots for dummies. Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Pub.